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Fix DFU On Mac OS X 10.5.6

USE AT YOUR OWN RISK! These files are corrupted for some strange reason! Use the manual method described in a previous post.

Hey guys, I have a solution to all of your DFU related problems on the latest Leopard build. As we reported earlier, Apple’s 10.5.6 Leopard update disabled DFU mode, now previously it was believed to be a bug, but by now, to me, this seems like it was another failed attempt to stop the iPhone/iPod touch hacking community. Well guys, let’s fight back. This is a 100% “software solution”. Unlike the previous method (which had to do with hardware and unplugging and reinserting cables and what not), all you have to do is extract zip file, and click your mighty mouse a few times, and enter in your password, and bam, DFU mode once more! Just click on the link below to get in all of the DFU action on the new Leopard build. (Now, a lot of this stuff was previously reported on, but this is all automated and easy to do)

UPDATE: I have taken the link off due to the reason that some people are having problems with the application. I will repost the link when I fix the problem.

Hmm. That is weird. I’ve never heard of such a thing. It shouldn’t do anything to the actual hardware. Well, I suppose you can use Time Machine to recover the old files. Or, I suggest going to Apple and have them check it out.

I rebooted the phone and the machine. I also attempted to drop the back up versions of the files into the designated folder. A message popped up (just like it did with the Fix), I rebooted and plugged it into my keyboard and got the notice again. My fear was that I wouldn’t be able to use the port again, but I just tried a thumb drive earlier today and it worked just fine. I just have to continue plugging my phone into a powered USB hub. No biggie.

I forgot to mention that my ports died out as well (a day or two later). I could boot into safe mode and the ports worked, but as soon as I booted normally, it would deactivate the ports. I ended up reinstalling the OS via DVD (archive installation) and that resolved my issue. I don’t know if reinstalling from Time Machine would have made a difference, but like I said, it worked just fine. After installing all updates I backed up the machine, re-ran the fix and I haven’t had any problems since. I haven’t tried plugging in my phone to the keyboard…….

Hey guys. I’m really sorry about this. I’ve been checking the files one by one with the originals (before I uploaded) and for some strange reason, they are corrupted. Please don’t use this until I find out why they are corrupted or if I upload it again and they are fixed. Sorry guys. Keep checking back. I’ll update this post when I figure it out. I’ll add a “Use at your own risk” message.

Once again, sorry about the trouble. Right now, I would rather use the manual method in a previous post until I figure out what happened to the application.

Your keyboard will work when you first start up. You’re going to have to reinstall OSX at which point, if you have a backup (Time Machine) you can restore your machine to its previous state OR you’re going to have to do a clean install.

Hold down the “C” key before it boots up and boot from your OSX discs.

The fix does what its supposed to, but after a while, like 2 or 3 days, the keyboard and mouse do go out. If you plan on doing this, back up your system PRIOR to installing the fix. Once you’ve jailbroken the phone, RESTORE your system via OSX discs. Problem solved. I’d add that to the solution above. Do that or shutdown this page because a lot of people are getting screwed.

Ok, here is the easiest solution if your computer freezes after using this script:

You need another mac though.

1) Turn off the messed up computer
2) Connect a 6-6 firewire cable between the messed up computer and the other mac (turned on)
3) Boot the messed up computer in target mode by pressing T during boot. You’ll see a big firewire symbol on the screen and the hard drive of the fucked up computer will appear in finder.
4) Download the 10.5.6 Combo Update from Apple at the other mac.
5) Double-click the update to start it and just follow the instructions. Choose the fucked up computer’s hard drive when you select the target volume during the installation process.
6) When you have finished the update, eject the fucked up computer in finder, disconnect the firewire cable and reboot it.
7) Done.